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Luxury Home Painting |Roof Cleaning in Palm HarborThu, 01 Feb 2018 16:21:00 +0000en-UShourly1Perfect Pavers – Why You Should Treat Your Driveway and Pool Pavers With A Sealanthttp://elitehomesvs.com/perfect-pavers-why-you-should-treat-your-driveway-and-pool-pavers-with-a-sealant/
http://elitehomesvs.com/perfect-pavers-why-you-should-treat-your-driveway-and-pool-pavers-with-a-sealant/#respondTue, 20 Sep 2016 14:37:54 +0000http://elitehomesvs.com/?p=2147You’ve heard people tell you about how they sealed their paver pool deck or driveway and you should too. But why? Your pavers look fine. Don’t you want to keep them that way? That would be why you should treat your driveway and pool pavers and keep them looking great. You spent a lot of […]

]]>You’ve heard people tell you about how they sealed their paver pool deck or driveway and you should too. But why?

Your pavers look fine. Don’t you want to keep them that way? That would be why you should treat your driveway and pool pavers and keep them looking great. You spent a lot of money to make the outside of your home look great, so protecting that is worth the effort.

Protect your investment

Pavers are very durable and don’t take a lot to keep them maintained. But they can, over time, start to look shabby due to dirt, algae, mildew and sunlight.

Using a sealant is a great way to protect your investment in this durable hardscape. Sealing your pavers will do a few things for them. If your pavers are in direct sunlight sealing them will protect their color. The sealer will bring out the depth of the color you choose and keep it from fading.

It will also protect your pavers from stains

Spills will be much easier to clean up and stains less likely because the spill won’t have as much of a chance to seep into the stone. This is important on the driveway with gas and oil or around the pool with staining pool chemicals.

Sealing will also keep pests like weeds and ants from spoiling the beauty of your yard. Weeds won’t be able to grow between the pavers and ants won’t be able to burrow through the sand joints. Ants can really do damage tunneling in and around and stopping them from getting close to your home will also keep the pests out of your home.

Lastly, sealing your pavers will mean that dirt, algae, mildew, oils and spills are so much easier to clean off of your driveway, walkway and pool pavers.

Want to learn more about sealing your pavers? Give us a call today and we will be happy to let you know! (727) 599-9252

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http://elitehomesvs.com/paver-cleaning-tips-clean-pavers/#respondTue, 09 Aug 2016 13:40:05 +0000http://elitehomesvs.com/?p=2097Summer is waning and your pool deck is looking a bit worse for the wear. With all of the swimming and summer entertaining your deck has stains and dirt. Time to clean your pavers. Here are some tips to get it done. First, you’ll need a good cleanser You have two options if you want […]

]]>Summer is waning and your pool deck is looking a bit worse for the wear. With all of the swimming and summer entertaining your deck has stains and dirt. Time to clean your pavers. Here are some tips to get it done.

First, you’ll need a good cleanser

You have two options if you want to make your own. The first is basically a mild bleach mixture. Try mixing a solution of bleach and soap and water and putting it in a pump up garden sprayer and spraying generously. Don’t be stingy. Your second option is mix water with a mild degreasing soap. Also mix and spread on the deck. let them sit for 10 minutes or so.

Now take a hard bristle brush or broom and scrub

The bristles should be stiff enough to scrub away dirt, mildew, or grime from the concrete surface. If a stain is stubborn add a bit more cleanser and use good old fashioned elbow grease. If that doesn’t do it, you may need to use TSP, trisodium phosphate. You must use gloves and a breathing mask. Mix ¼ cup of TSP for each gallon of water. Apply and scrub.

Rinsing

Once you get the deck scrubbed, rinse with a garden hose. Use a hose with a spray head and be sure to direct the water away from the pool. You don’t want the cleanser or the dirt and debris in the pool.

Sealing

Now that it’s clean, you should seal the deck to prevent future staining (we recommend Seal N Lock) and keep the deck cleaner longer. There are several brands of pool deck sealers, some that include additives to help with slip-resistance. Choose your favorite and apply according to the manufacturer’s instructions for application.

Sound like a lot to do? Well, then your best bet may be to call a professional like Elite Home Services!

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http://elitehomesvs.com/properly-clean-pool-deck-pavers/#respondTue, 24 May 2016 14:13:31 +0000http://elitehomesvs.com/?p=1985Your pool is an integral part of your outdoor entertaining space. Keeping your pool deck pavers clean is one way to accomplish having it look great but also to be sure it lasts a lifetime. There are definite benefits to keeping your pool deck pavers clean One is to keep the color looking great. You […]

One is to keep the color looking great. You choose them for their color, so keep them looking new. Sun, wind and rain, not to mention pool chemicals and food and drink spills, can affect color. Cleaning them will help negate those forces.

Even if you sealed your pavers, growth of mold, mildew and algae can cause serious safety issues. How? They cause damage and slippery conditions that can cause falls. If someone slips and hits their head, then falls in the pool…

So cleaning on a regular basis is incredibly important

You should follow certain tasks on a regular basis. Weekly you should broom clean to remove dirt and debris when they are more easily removed. It will remove not just dirt, but leaves, pine needles, grass clippings and other spills that need to be addressed. If you wait, they can become harder to remove.

If you see any weeds popping up between pavers, pull them too. Monthly do a good cleaning of the pavers with a hose and scrub brush. Yearly you should do more.

Your pavers should be pressure washed and sealed once a year. Yearly is also the time to replace any pavers that have been damaged. Sealing will help those weekly and monthly cleaning tasks be much easier. This is a much bigger job and while you could do it yourself, it may be the time to call in a pro to help out.

You spent a lot of money to make your pool and outside space look top notch. So spend some time to keep them looking great.

If you are in the Palm Harbor area and looking for a great home maintenance company, give us a call today!

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http://elitehomesvs.com/avoid-stains-driveway-garage/#respondTue, 17 May 2016 14:34:26 +0000http://elitehomesvs.com/?p=1977Your driveway and garage are made of different materials, but the most common are concrete or pavers. So let’s say your paver driveway ends in your concrete garage. Most people don’t worry about how their garage floor or even their driveway looks, but staining can make your home look unkempt and uncared for. Who wants […]

]]>Your driveway and garage are made of different materials, but the most common are concrete or pavers. So let’s say your paver driveway ends in your concrete garage.

Most people don’t worry about how their garage floor or even their driveway looks, but staining can make your home look unkempt and uncared for. Who wants that? What can you do about it?

Start by having each cleaned thoroughly

Now that your surfaces are stain free, how do you keep it from happening again? A concrete sealer is a great idea for your garage floor.

There are many and some even have ways to make the floor have colored specks. They are as simple as paint on a wall to apply. A sealer will make cleaning spills of any kind easier and prevent them from becoming permanent stains.

A great solution

As for sealing your driveway pavers, Seal ‘n Lock is a great solution. Seal ‘n Lock prevents stains and build up of that annoying white gunk. There are two great products, Natural Luster and Super Wet, to help you get the look you want for your driveway.

Natural Luster is a urethane modified acrylic sealer that has an algae and mold inhibitor. It provides a protective barrier and negates the need for polymeric sand. It looks natural.

Super Wet is a water based urethane sealer that gives the same protections as Natural Luster, but has a higher gloss for a wet look. Both make it easier to clean up spills and stains and harder for them to become permanent.

These are great solutions, but may not be something you want to do yourself. No worries! Find a professional who can get your surfaces clean and then seal them up tight for you.

]]>http://elitehomesvs.com/avoid-stains-driveway-garage/feed/0Paver Sealing – Don’t Ruin Your Pavers, Keep Them Sealed And Protectedhttp://elitehomesvs.com/paver-sealing-dont-ruin-your-pavers-keep-them-sealed-and-protected/
http://elitehomesvs.com/paver-sealing-dont-ruin-your-pavers-keep-them-sealed-and-protected/#respondTue, 21 Jul 2015 14:20:04 +0000http://elitehomesvs.com/?p=1588You paid a pretty penny for the pavers on your walkways, driveway or pool deck. It doesn’t take much for all sorts of things to ruin those pavers. So why wouldn’t you do something to protect them? What can you do? Seal them! Sealing your pavers protects them There are all sorts of environmental things […]

]]>You paid a pretty penny for the pavers on your walkways, driveway or pool deck. It doesn’t take much for all sorts of things to ruin those pavers. So why wouldn’t you do something to protect them? What can you do? Seal them!

Sealing your pavers protects them

There are all sorts of environmental things that can damage and stain your pavers. UV rays from the sun can cause fading. Your pavers are susceptible to fading from the sun’s harsh UV rays. That fantastic color you like so much will look faded and old over time. Leaves and sap from trees can stain pavers.

If you have pavers for your driveway, oil, mud, rubber and other debris tracked in on your cars will stain the pavers. Paver stones are porous and absorb a lot of different things. Mud, bird and animal droppings, oil, sap, leaves and other dirt. After all of that they look stained, tired and dirty looking.

Sure, you can clean them, but some stains are more stubborn than others.

Why risk it?

If you have them sealed, your pavers will be protected and looking like new for 3 to 5 years. They will be easier to clean and keep clean and will continue to look great. The sealer will mean that a periodic power wash will be sufficient to keep them clean. Sealing them will also keep them from being slick or slippery when wet. Pool decks and patios are safer when sealed.

Call a professional

If you aren’t sure about how to maintain your pavers, or how to seal them, call a professional. They will help you find the best way to keep them maintained and looking fantastic.